The Schieffer Committee for Community and Belonging is charged with the following duties:
- To engage in discussion regarding what connection and belonging mean and manifest for the Schieffer College.
- To create a culture of belonging among students, faculty, and staff across the college.
- To celebrate diversity of thought, perspectives and lived experiences.
- To highlight research that intersects with concepts of belonging and community and explores underserved and marginalized populations.
- To promote conversations across the college that amplify unique lived experiences of students, faculty, staff, alumni, and industry professionals.
- To encourage efforts to mentor and support students outside of predominant power circles.
Committee Members

Committee members Julie O’Neil, Ashley English, Cassie Hayes, Josie Boumis, Janice McCall and Duke Greenhill
| Ashley English Chair Community Advocate |
Cassie Hayes 2025-2028 |
Sandra Falcon, Strategic Communication undergraduate student |
| Julie O’Neil Ex Officio |
Janice McCall 2023-2026 |
Winter Harris, Strategic Communication undergraduate student |
| Duke Greenhill 2024-2027 |
Josie Boumis 2025-2028 |
Brianna Rodriguez, FTDM and Strategic Communication undergraduate student |